SunVTS 5.1 Patch Set 7 Documentation Supplement
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10-C H A P T E R
Data Translation Look-aside Buffer (dtlbtest)
The dtlbtest verifies the proper functioning of DTLBs, but it does not measure performance of DTLBs.
Note - dtlbtest does support x86 platforms on Solaris.
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This test verifies the following function of DTLBs:
1. Hit/miss tests: Stress DTLBs by generating large numbers of TLB hits and misses.
2. Address Pattern tests: Verify DTLBs correctly translate virtual addresses to physical addresses with stressful address patterns.
dtlbtest detects the installed CPU type and handles it's architectures in full extent.
dtlbtest is classified as an exclusive SunVTS test as its accuracy and coverage depends significantly on the system's background quietness. For the best result, avoid performing any other SunVTS tests in the background, and also disable all user processes and nonessential daemons.
dtlbtest Options
To reach the dialog box below, select the exclusive test mode and right-click on the test name in the System Map and select Test Parameter Options. If you do not see this test in the System Map, you might need to expand the collapsed groups, or your system may not include the device appropriate to this test. Refer to the SunVTS User's Guide for more details.
FIGURE 10-1 dtlbtest Test Parameter Options Dialog Box
TABLE 10-1 dtlbtest Options
Option
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Description
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Processor ID
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Specifies the CPU Id for testing. The default value is all.
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Test Type
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Specifies the type of test need to be performed. Test type: Hit/miss and address pattern or both. The default value is both.
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Page Size
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Specifies the DTLB page size to test. The default value is all. Possible page size value: 8k, 64k, 512K, 4M.
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Address Pattern loop count
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Specifies the address pattern loop count. The default value is 1. loop count value ranges between 1 and 1000.
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Address pattern seed value
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Specifies the address pattern seed value. The default value is 0 i.e timestamp.
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TABLE 10-2 dtlbtest Supported Test Modes
Test Mode
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Description
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Exclusive
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Performs only the dtlbtest (full test).
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dtlbtest Command-Line Syntax
/opt/SUNWvts/bin/sparcv9/dtlbtest [-scruvdtlxnf] [-p n] [-i n] [-w n] [-o cpu=N, test=x, psize=x, aloop=n, aseed=n ]
TABLE 10-3 dtlbtest Command-Line Syntax
Argument
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Description
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cpu=cpuid
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Specifies the cpuId. The default value is all. cpuid={0.....1023|all}.
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test=testType
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Specifies the type of test. The default value is both. testType={h|a|both}.
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psize=pageSize
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Specifies the page size to be tested. The default value is all. pageSize={8K|64K|512K|4M|all}.
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aloop=loopCount
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Specifies the address pattern loop count. The default value is 1. loopCount={1 .... 1000}.
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aseed=seedValue
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Specifies the address pattern seed value. The default value is 0.
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SunVTS 5.1 Patch Set 7 Documentation Supplement
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819-0686-10
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